Raoul Dowding Vets – Vets in Gainsborough
Clinic Overview
- Recent feedback is consistently very positive, with owners describing the team as friendly, caring, knowledgeable, and professional. - Several reviews highlight good access and flexibility, including same-day appointments and Bridget seeing a dog during her lunch break when no standard slots were left. - Owners value clear communication, especially around medication, treatment, and taking time to answer questions.
Services
- •Urgent and emergency care: Owners regularly mention being seen quickly when worried, including same-day appointments and prompt assessment for pets needing urgent attention. Reviews also describe staff examining pets outside or in the car when moving them was difficult.
- •General consultations and examinations: The practice carries out routine check-ups as well as more specific assessments, including prostate exams, checks for sudden hind-end weakness, and investigations when owners are concerned about a pet’s condition.
- •Treatment for illness and infection: Reviews mention medication being prescribed after examination, including antibiotics and other treatment for suspected infection, with treatment provided promptly and explanations given beforehand.
- •Preventive and routine care: The practice website references care from first vaccinations onward, and reviews mention microchipping, including the clinic contacting an owner after a chipped pet was found.
- •Monitoring and advice: Owners mention weight checks and advice around overweight management, along with clear explanations about medication and treatment plans.
- •Breeding and pregnancy-related checks: A recent review highlights Bridget fitting in a worried owner’s dog for a pregnancy-related check when the dog was expecting puppies.
Pricing
Published prices suggest the clinic sits below average, based on a partial sample of comparable services. Review feedback on cost is mixed but generally positive, with one owner describing treatment as reasonably priced and fully explained beforehand, while others note that veterinary costs can still be a concern.
People
- •Bridget (vet): Praised for fitting in an appointment during her lunch break for a worried owner and carrying out a thorough check-up.
- •Andrew Chadwick (vet): Mentioned positively for calmly handling a reactive dog, agreeing a plan in advance, and managing a difficult examination professionally.
- •Emily Whittingham (nurse): Previously mentioned for examining an elderly dog in the car when the owner could not lift them inside.
- •Raoul Dowding (vet): Previously praised for promptly assessing an elderly dog in the car park, diagnosing the issue, and prescribing treatment.
- •Reception and nursing team: Frequently described as friendly, welcoming, helpful, and efficient in arranging appointments and supporting owners during stressful visits.
Reviews
Google rating: 4.7 stars from 482 reviews.
- •Recent feedback is consistently very positive, with owners describing the team as friendly, caring, knowledgeable, and professional.
- •Several reviews highlight good access and flexibility, including same-day appointments and Bridget seeing a dog during her lunch break when no standard slots were left.
- •Owners value clear communication, especially around medication, treatment, and taking time to answer questions.
- •Cost comes up occasionally in reviews: some describe charges as reasonable, while others say veterinary bills can still be a downside despite otherwise strong service.
